The Associated Builders and Contractors of Las Vegas promotes and protects freedom of choice in the construction industry marketplace and the right of all contractors to conduct their businesses in an environment unencumbered by conditions that could restrict an owner's independence or impede a contract being awarded to the lowest reasonable qualified bidder.
This 'Merit Shop Philosophy', which embraces the fundamental American system of free enterprise, is widely recognized as the principal cornerstone of ABC. It is on this bedrock doctrine of private industry that ABC Southern Nevada is committed to build and maintain an influential position as a positive and respected force within the construction and business community.
We pledge to continue offering professional education opportunities to the industry, through quality certified apprenticeship, craft training and supervisory training programs.
We also commit to improve competitive marketplace conditions for our members through unified political action and business development efforts; by improving our industry relationship via the exchange of information, opinions and resources to resolve common problems; and by providing other necessary resources and tools to enable our members to complete and grow in the construction industry.
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Southern Nevada is the premier construction association supporting freedom of economic opportunity through political influence, financial growth and effective personal and professional development...led by an involved membership.
To become a growth driven leader in providing services, programs and assistance to promote merit shop construction-related contractors, their suppliers and their employees in becoming stronger throughout Southern Nevada Our strategic focus will be to differentiate ourselves by offering the highest quality member-driven service at the lowest possible cost.